SB0012: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning property.

Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM (America/Indianapolis).

General Information

• Stage: Introduced Senate Bill (S)
• Current Chamber: senate
• Origin Chamber: senate
• Description: Removal of squatters.

Legislators

Actions (5 total)

• Jan 14, 2025, 8:53 AM: Senator Doriot added as third author
• Jan 14, 2025, 8:53 AM: Senator Bohacek added as second author
• Jan 13, 2025, 8:59 AM: Senator Byrne added as coauthor
• Jan 8, 2025, 6:49 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
• Jan 8, 2025, 6:49 AM: Authored by Senator Tomes

Digest

Defines "squatter" as an individual who occupies the property of another and who does not and has never had: (1) a rental agreement; (2) permission of the owner; or (3) another legal interest in the property. Permits a property owner to execute an affidavit stating that a squatter is occupying the person's property, and requires a law enforcement agency to dispatch one or more law enforcement officers to remove the squatter within 48 hours (or a later period if necessary for reasons of public safety). Requires a dispatched law enforcement officer to remove the squatter from the property unless the law enforcement officer discovers credible written evidence that the person is not a squatter.